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Dorchester House

Allerdale, Cumbria

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Perfect for nature loversOnly 4.1 km to Derwent Water

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5.0/5

FantasticFrom 50 reviews

5.0/521 Apr 2026

Karissa • Family Trip

Our hosts were truly delightful. Lorraine's breakfast was amazing. Large room with extremely comfortable beds. Perfect location in town and by the lake.

5.0/529 Oct 2025

Alex • Trip with Friends

Staff are friendly, approachable and will do anything to help you have a pleasant stay. Rooms clean and powerful showers. Loads of storage space. Breakfast was amazing and first time when offered a range of options - you must try the Overnight Oats! Just what we needed before some big hikes.

5.0/512 Oct 2025

Mary • Solo Trip

Lorraine and Simon are wonderful hosts. Comfy cosy room and delicious breakfast options. Highly recommend!

5.0/519 Sep 2025

Nadine

I love it enough, I’d like to move in!

5.0/513 Sep 2025

Rita • Couple Trip

Excellent staff! Excellent room! Lovely breakfast. Choice spot.

5.0/53 Aug 2025

Sharon • Family Trip

We had the best sleeps in these beds!!!! The breeze through the big windows was a relief. The room was perfect for myself and 2 boys, spacious and everything we needed!!! Breakfast was delicious, the Yorkshire tea brewed in a pot was perfect. Lorraine and Simon are lovely hosts, I would definitely recommend the guest house to my friends.

5.0/51 Aug 2025

robert • Family Trip

Our room was bigger than we expected and our beds were very comfortable. It was lovely to arrive to a delicious afternoon tea cake to enjoy in our room. The breakfast was delicious. Tasty locally sourced bacon and sausages, all cooked to perfection. The location is super close to town and about 45 minutes walk to Castlerigg Stones. Highly recommend staying here, Lorraine has so much local knowledge too!

5.0/517 Jul 2025

Sheryn • Trip with Friends

Lorraine and Simon were friendly welcoming hosts. Lots of tourist information provided arou d the house. Our room had an abundance of power points and charhing ports. Lorraines friendly personality made the breakfast room a chatty and friendly environment. Excellent variety of hot and cold breakfast choices.

5.0/57 Jul 2025

Elizabeth • Solo Trip

Comfortable, quiet, very nice breakfast.

5.0/51 Jul 2025

Richard • Couple Trip

Fantastic B&B in beautiful Keswick! The hosts were warm and super friendly. The room was clean and comfy. We tried a few of the breakfast options and they were all delicious. There’s a beautiful park (Fritz) nearby, and it’s 5-10 miles from several great hiking options, including the breathtaking Buttermere area. Highly recommend!

5.0/522 Jun 2025

Nicole • Family Trip

Breakfast was delicious and Lorraine was very helpful with our food allergies!

5.0/58 Jun 2025

Brian • Family Trip

Fantastic B&B close to the centre of Keswick. Would give 6 stars but app limited to 5. Super clean, super comfortable bed, one of the best nights sleep I've had away from home. Shower nice and powerful. Hosts Lorraine & Simon very hospitable and welcoming. Thank you.

5.0/51 Jun 2025

Andrew

Wonderful hosts. Great breakfast. Incredibly convenient to town.

5.0/54 Dec 2024

s • Family Trip

Love staying at Dorchester House. Lorraine is such a wonderful host, always helping with any information we need and goes out of her way to help me with storing my luggage before checkin and after checkout.The location is fantastic, just next to the Town centre and bus stops. The street is well-lit and safe to roam even when dark. The room is super cosy and the bedding is clean and so comfortable that my kids would love sleep-in instead of going out and about. The breakfast is delicious and Lorraine makes sure they are served hot. The lake is just 10mins walk and there are many dining options. I cant recommend this place enough and Lorraine and Simon are the best hosts. Thank you for giving us such a lovely stay in Keswick!❤️

5.0/54 Oct 2024

Donna • Trip with Friends

The hosts are amazing, nothing was too much trouble for them, the location is perfect for getting into Keswick and the rooms lovely - the breakfast was amazing.

5.0/527 Sep 2024

Walter • Couple Trip

Very comfortable guest house. Lorraine and Simon could not have been nicer or more welcoming. Breakfast was great. Really wish we had planned a loner stay than two nights

5.0/512 Aug 2024

Catherine • Solo Trip

Very welcoming and attentive, could not have asked for anything better

5.0/58 Aug 2024

Jacob • Family Trip

Simon and Lorraine were very welcoming hosts and us feel at home during our short stay. The B&B is situated on a quiet residential road near the town centre with parking avaible on the roadside. We found our room well furnished, clean and spacious with a good ensuite bathroom. One can choose from a variety of breakfast items including full English, porridge, etc, all freshly prepared in the morning. Simon and Lorraine do a great job running their guesthouse and long may that continue.

5.0/57 Aug 2024

Jan • Family Trip

people great. area in the middle of everything. Breakfast outstanding.

5.0/55 Aug 2024

Stuart • Family Trip

Really nice people, and looked after us all, really well

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17 Southey Street, Keswick, England, GB

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

About Dorchester House

Dorchester House Location
Located in Keswick, Dorchester House is in a national park, within a 5-minute walk of Walla Crag and Moot Hall. This bed & breakfast is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Ullswater and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Keswick Museum and Art Gallery.

Dorchester House Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Dorchester House Rooms
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - Tue, 18 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children